Konado Scripts

Konado Scripts is a Domain Specific Language specifically designed for visual novel games, with the file extension .ks. It adopts a plain text format (UTF-8 encoding), allowing developers to describe all elements of visual novels through a concise set of instructions, including plot flow, character performance, scene transitions, branch selection, etc.

Each Konado Scripts script is converted into a KND_Shot object

Design Philosophy

1. Separation of Content and Logic

The core design philosophy of Konado Script is to separate story content from program logic:

• Screenwriters focus on narrative content without needing programming knowledge
• Programmers focus on engine development without needing to interfere with story creation
• Resource management (images, audio) is referenced through identifiers, decoupled from scripts

2. Intuitive Expressiveness

Syntax design simulates human natural expression:

"alice" "Ah! I forgot!"
actor show bob surprised at 400 300 scale 0.8
background sunset fade

Each line of instruction intuitively expresses an action or event in the game, close to a film storyboard script.

3. Linear Flow and Branch Control

• Default sequential execution, in line with story narrative logic
• Branch plots implemented through choice and jump
• Chapter-based structure (chapter_id/chapter_name) supports large script management

4. Lightweight and Extensible

• Plain text format, small size and fast loading
• Modular instruction set, easy to extend new features
• Compatible with version control systems (Git, etc.)

Core Advantages

1. Improved Development Efficiency

Multi-role parallel work, shortening development cycle by more than 50%.

2. Zero Programming Threshold

Non-technical personnel can also participate in development:

• Average learning time for basic instructions < 30 minutes
• Intuitive dialogue system: "character" "content"
• Visual editor friendly (future planning)

3. Powerful Expressiveness

# Complex scene example
background castle_night blinds
play bgm mystery
actor show vampire smile at -200 450 mirror
actor move vampire 300 450
"vampire" "You're finally here... I've been waiting for this moment for a long time" vamp_voice_07

4. Cross-platform Compatibility

• Text format is inherently cross-platform
• Resource references are platform-independent
• Parser can be easily ported to various game engines

Application Scenarios

• AVG text adventure
• Visual novels
• Interactive story games
• Electronic comics/audiobooks
• Game plot prototype design

Summary

Konado Scripts achieves a perfect balance between creative freedom and development efficiency through a carefully designed domain-specific language. It retains the flexibility and readability of text scripts while providing sufficient expressive power through structured instructions, transforming visual novel development from technology-intensive to content-oriented creation.